Volunteer Jobs

 

Volunteer at Lowell National Historical Park

Volunteers are a vital part of the National Park Service. Each year thousands of people around the country work to keep our parks vibrant and special for future generations.

To learn more about volunteering at Lowell National Historical Park volunteer program please contact the Park Volunteer Coordinator at 978-275-1740 or contact us.

Popular volunteer jobs include:

 

A First Mate Ties Off a Boat

Photo: NPS

First Mate

Looking for a rewarding summer experience?

Consider joining Lowell National Historical Park as a Volunteer First Mate in 2024! Assist our boat captains on canal boat tours by securing lines, opening gatehouses, and ensuring visitor safety. Spend your day on the water, contributing to a seamless and enjoyable experience for all.

Requirements:

• Must be entering high school or older
• Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. one day per week, July through August
• This opportunity involves working outdoors - rain or shine
• Training and uniform provided

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The front desk at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum

Photo: Meg Moore

Visitor Services

Assist visitors at the front desk by answering questions about the park and telling the stories of Lowell.

Requirments:

• Must be 16 years of age
• Hours: At least one 4 hour shift per week
• Assist visitors with planning their visit and answer questions about park exhibits
• Training and uniform provided

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A museum guide at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum

Photo: NPS

Museum Guide

Museum Guides engage visitors, provide informal talks, and share stories of Lowell's past and present.

Requirments:

• Must have public speaking skills
• Hours: At least one 4 hour shift per week. The park is open 7 days a week
• Staff museum and exhibit sites, engage with visitors, provide informal talks, and operate audio-video equipment for orientation films
• Training and uniform provided

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Two volunteers at the Lowell Folk Festival

Photo: NPS

Lowell Folk Festival

Volunteers at the Lowell Folk Festival will work with community members at a job of their choice: set up, take down, stage assistant, bucket brigade, sales, information booth, music loggging, transportation, and more.

Requirments:

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Hours: 4 hours or more during the last full weekend in July (July 28-30)
• Willingness to work outside, rain or shine
• Training and uniform provided

For more information visit Volunteer – Lowell Folk Festival

 

Duration:

5 minutes, 54 seconds

Learn how you can say "yes to the Fest" and become a Lowell Folk Festival volunteer. The Folk Festival is hosted during the last full weekend of July in Lowell, Massachusetts.

 

Duration:

1 minute

Learn about just one of the many volunteer jobs you could help with during this year's Folk Festival!